2nd annual Rooted in wellness - september 12, 2026
🇺🇸 VETERANS 🇺🇸
At MaE's Oasis, we proudly honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's Veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and caregivers. Whether you're seeking healthcare, employment, housing, education, benefits assistance, or peer support, these organizations are dedicated to helping those who have served
American Legion – Department of Georgia
Description:
Supports Veterans through advocacy, benefits assistance, community service, youth programs, and local American Legion posts throughout Georgia.
Phone:
404-762-2090
Website:
https://www.galegion.org
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Veteran Advocacy
✔ Benefits Assistance
✔ Community Programs
✔ Youth Programs
✔ Scholarships
Battle Buddies of Columbus
Description:
Provides peer support, housing assistance referrals, wellness programming, and community resources for Veterans, seniors, and their families in the Columbus/Fort Moore area.
Address:
Columbus, GA
Phone:
Please contact through the website.
Website:
https://battlebuddiescolumbusga.com
Hours:
Please visit the website or call for current hours.
Services Provided:
✔ Veteran Peer Support
✔ Housing Assistance Referrals
✔ Community Outreach
✔ Wellness Programs
✔ Resource Navigation
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Description:
Provides healthcare, disability compensation, pension benefits, education benefits, home loans, life insurance, caregiver support, and burial benefits for eligible Veterans and their families.
Phone:
800-827-1000
Website:
https://www.va.gov
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Hours vary by office.)
Services Provided:
✔ VA Healthcare
✔ Disability Compensation
✔ Pension Benefits
✔ Education Benefits (GI Bill®)
✔ Home Loans
✔ Caregiver Support
✔ Veteran Benefits Assistance
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Description:
Provides free assistance with VA disability claims, transportation to VA medical appointments, employment resources, and advocacy for disabled Veterans.
Phone:
877-426-2838
Website:
https://www.dav.org
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Disability Claims Assistance
✔ Transportation to VA Appointments
✔ Employment Resources
✔ Veteran Advocacy
Jack Hughston Memorial VA Clinic
Description:
Provides primary care, mental health services, laboratory services, telehealth, women's health, and specialty referrals for eligible Veterans.
Address:
1850 Victory Drive, Suite 1000
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone:
706-649-7420
Website:
https://www.va.gov/columbus-georgia-health-care/
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Primary Care
✔ Mental Health Services
✔ Women's Health
✔ Telehealth
✔ Laboratory Services
✔ Specialty Care Referrals
Georgia Department of Veterans Service
Description:
Assists Georgia Veterans and their families with applying for federal and state benefits, disability claims, education benefits, and survivor benefits.
Address:
Statewide Offices
Phone:
404-656-2300
Website:
https://veterans.georgia.gov
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Benefits Claims
✔ Disability Compensation
✔ Survivor Benefits
✔ Education Benefits
✔ Appeals Assistance
Georgia Department of Veterans Service – Columbus Field Office
Description:
Provides in-person assistance with VA claims, benefits counseling, appeals, and access to state and federal Veteran resources.
Address:
1210 Broadway
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone:
706-649-7837
Website:
https://veterans.georgia.gov
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Benefits Counseling
✔ VA Claims Assistance
✔ Appeals Assistance
✔ Resource Referrals
Hire Heroes USA
Description:
Provides free career coaching, resume assistance, interview preparation, and employment services for Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
Phone:
844-634-1520
Website:
https://www.hireheroesusa.org
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Employment Assistance
✔ Career Coaching
✔ Resume Assistance
✔ Interview Preparation
✔ Military Spouse Support
Vets4Warriors
Description:
A free, confidential peer support network staffed by Veterans for Veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve members, and military families. Available regardless of discharge status or VA enrollment.
Phone:
855-838-8255 (855-VET-TALK)
Website:
https://www.vets4warriors.com
Hours:
24 Hours a Day • 7 Days a Week
Services Provided:
✔ Peer Support
✔ Emotional Support
✔ Crisis Intervention
✔ Resource Navigation
✔ Military Family Support
✔ Transition Assistance
Veterans Crisis Line
Description:
Provides free, confidential crisis support for Veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve members, and their families.
Phone:
Dial 988, then Press 1
Text:
838255
Website:
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Hours:
24 Hours a Day • 7 Days a Week
Services Provided:
✔ Crisis Counseling
✔ Suicide Prevention
✔ Emotional Support
✔ Family Support
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Description:
Provides advocacy, emergency financial assistance, service officer support, scholarships, and community engagement opportunities for eligible Veterans.
Phone:
816-756-3390
Website:
https://www.vfw.org
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Benefits Assistance
✔ Emergency Financial Assistance
✔ Veteran Advocacy
✔ Scholarships
✔ Community Support
Wounded Warrior Project
Description:
Provides programs that support wounded Veterans through mental health services, career counseling, financial wellness, peer support, and long-term rehabilitative care.
Phone:
888-997-2586
Website:
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (ET)
Services Provided:
✔ Mental Health Programs
✔ Career Counseling
✔ Financial Wellness
✔ Peer Support
✔ Veteran Advocacy
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